Sports Blitz reader NFL mock draft: Vote for the Panthers' pick

Matt Vensel

Every time I put out one of my mock drafts -- the latest came out on Wednesday -- readers tell me they think things would play out differently (chances are we'll both end up being wrong). Well, now you get a chance to play GM in my first-ever reader NFL mock draft.

Here's how it works. Starting today, I'll post a daily poll where you can vote to decide what the team that's on the clock should do with its pick. To keep it simple, I'll give you five options for each pick. If you think I missed somebody, let me know in the comments section. We'll do this every day until we get to the Ravens' pick the week of the draft.

Today, the Panthers are on the clock at pick No. 1. There is no clear consensus atop the draft, so it will be interesting to see where the Panthers go with this pick. Will they take a quarterback in Cam Newton or Blaine Gabbert, or will they fortify their woeful defense with one of these other players? Let me know what you think the Panthers should do in the poll at your left.